CALIFORNIA: PG&E tells a federal judge that the transmission line that started 2018’s deadly and destructive Camp Fire could still be a hazard despite being shut off. (San Francisco Chronicle)
ALSO: Several nonprofit competitors to PG&E in Northern California say a recent decision by state regulators could have adverse long-term impacts on their ability to succeed. (The Almanac)
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HYDROPOWER: Native American tribes continue to raise concerns about a proposed pumped hydropower project in Washington State. (Spokane Public Radio)
OIL & GAS:
• Colorado’s oil and gas industry drops two November ballot initiatives after Gov. Jared Polis signaled he agrees the oil and natural gas industry is important to the state. (Colorado Public Radio)
• California’s largest oil and gas producer secures additional Chapter 11 bankruptcy support from key creditors and files a restructuring plan. (news release)
SOLAR:
• Colorado is now falling behind other states in community solar installations because of size limits and other restrictions. (Denver Post)
• A French company proposes three solar projects to take advantage of transmission connections at coal-fired power plant sites in New Mexico. (Farmington Daily News)
• A New Mexico county is considering a solar farm project proposed by NextEra Energy Resources. (Alamogordo Daily News)
STORAGE: First Solar and Tesla are selected as the suppliers for three new projects totaling 555 MW of solar power and 800 MWh of battery storage for a data center in Nevada. (PV Tech)
TRANSMISSION: NV Energy proposes a $2 billion statewide transmission infrastructure project it says will help promote renewable energy development, create jobs, and boost Nevada’s economy. (Nevada Independent)
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NUCLEAR: The Energy and Water appropriations bill set to be considered by Congress this week is both positive and negative for the Idaho National Laboratory. (Post Register)
COMMENTARY:
• Divisive oil and gas ballot fights in Colorado are set to be a thing of the past, says Gov. Jared Polis. (Colorado Politics)
• A Black Hills Energy executive explains how the utility’s plan to add up to 200 MW of additional renewable energy for Southern Colorado can deliver community benefits. (Pueblo Chieftain)
• A New Mexico home builder says it is time for the state’s energy efficiency codes for residential and commercial buildings to be updated. (Santa Fe New Mexican)